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Worthing

Give Worthing one full day plus a night if you want the pier and South Downs; two nights if it is your base for Arundel, Chichester and Brighton.

Worthing is the largest town in West Sussex, a seaside town with a free pier, a promenade and the South Downs National Park starting just north of the built-up area. It is 75 minutes from London by train and about 20 minutes from Brighton, so most visitors use it as a quiet coastal base rather than a destination in itself. One day covers the seafront, the museum and a hill walk; two nights let you add Arundel or Chichester without rushing.

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May–Sep
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, wet, many seafront places shut)
Airports
London Gatwick (LGW) · London Heathrow (LHR)
Nights
1–2

About Worthing

Worthing is the largest town in West Sussex, sitting between the English Channel and the South Downs National Park. It has a pier, a promenade and seaside parks, and has carried the nickname 'Sunny Worthing' since the 19th century because of its mild, reputedly sunny climate. Around 100,000 people live in the town, which anchors an urban area of 185,000 and, together with Brighton, forms part of England's tenth largest conurbation. It lies roughly 100 km south of London and 18 km along the coast from Brighton, with trains from the capital taking about 75 minutes.

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This is a basic guide for Worthing: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices

See

What is worth your time in Worthing.

  • Worthing Pier — A free art deco pier open for strolling from 6AM to 10PM, with the Pavilion Theatre on it.
  • Worthing Museum and Art Gallery — A free town museum on Chapel Road holding one of the country's finest Victorian costume collections, plus art, archaeology and a sculpture garden.
  • Cissbury Ring — One of Britain's most impressive Iron Age hillforts, managed by the National Trust in the South Downs National Park just north of town.
  • Highdown hill and Highdown Gardens — A hill north of Goring with views over the town and free gardens open to the public, with a cafe and hotel/restaurant by the entrance.
  • High Salvington Mill — A restored post mill from around 1776 on Salvington Hill, usually running two Sundays a month in summer.

Do

  • See a film at the Dome Cinema on Marine Parade, one of England's most atmospheric early cinemas.
  • Hire a bike on the seafront and ride the promenade or up onto the South Downs.
  • Hire stand-up paddle boards and kayaks from K66 Surf Division on Beach Parade east of the pier.
  • Walk to Cissbury Ring from the Broadwater suburb or the village of Sompting, with its 11th-century church.

Eat and drink

Specialities of this place.

  • Fish from the boats — Fishermen sell fish from their boats on East Worthing Beach.

Customs

  • The town has a growing reputation for the arts, with local studios opening to the public during the Worthing Art Trail.
  • Oscar Wilde's 1894 residence is marked by a blue plaque at the eastern end of the Esplanade, and Harold Pinter's former home in Ambrose Place has one too.
  • The Assembly Hall is home to the Worthing Symphony Orchestra, described as the only professional orchestra in West Sussex, with Spring and Autumn seasons.

Events

  • Worthing Birdman — Attracts tens of thousands of people.
  • Worthing Art Trail — Local studios open to the public; in 2026 it falls on the last two Saturdays and Sundays of the month.September
Emergency numbers for Worthing111 ▾
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Worthing, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
  • BeerPint of draught beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, town centre to Goring£10–15 (≈ US$14–20) (check)
  • Metro or bus rideBus single fare in town£2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFree
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person£28 (≈ US$40)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £170 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Worthing PierSouth Downs National ParkWorthing Museum and Art GalleryDome CinemaCissbury Ring hillfort
Airports
LGW London Gatwick (About 45 min by train to Worthing; change at Gatwick or ride direct Southern services.) · LHR London Heathrow (No direct rail link; allow 2–2.5 h by train via London or by road.)

Map of Worthing

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

Shoreham-by-SeaSteyningLittlehamptonArundelBrightonRottingdeanBognor RegisDitchling

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Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Worthing: next 7 days

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Jan

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

9°C (48°F)

11 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

6°C (43°F)

12 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

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Getting around

The centre is walkable: Montague and South Streets sit one block from the seafront. Stagecoach runs town buses, with the Pulse every 10 min daytime between Durrington and Lancing and the 700 Coastliner along the coast to Brighton and Littlehampton every 15–20 min. Southern Railway serves Worthing station plus East Worthing, West Worthing, Durrington-on-Sea and Goring-by-Sea. Bikes can be hired on the seafront; the South Coast Cycle Route runs east along the promenade.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Arundel

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Train to Arundel via Ford or Barnham, then a 10-min walk uphill to the castle

Castle, cathedral and a small town centre; a half day is enough.

Chichester

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Direct Southern train west along the coast

Cathedral, Roman palace at Fishbourne and a compact centre.

Brighton

go

Door to door: About 30 min by train

Southern train east, or the 700 Coastliner bus

Bigger city with the pier, Pavilion and nightlife; easy half day or evening.

Cissbury Ring

go

Door to door: About 45 min from the centre

Bus or taxi to Broadwater or Findon, then walk up

Iron Age hillfort with wide views; no facilities on the hill.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Seafront and Marine Parade

Pier, promenade and restaurants on foot; sea-view rooms cost more.

Town centre (Montague and South Streets)

Pedestrian shopping streets, 5 min walk to the beach; best for a short stay without a car.

East Worthing (Brighton Road)

Guesthouses and B&Bs; quieter, 15–20 min walk or a short bus ride to the centre.

Goring-by-Sea and West Worthing

Near Highdown Gardens and the western beaches; own railway station.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£55–85 (≈ US$75–120) excl. bed
Mid
£85–140 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
High
£140 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £120£120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £95£190
Return train London Victoria ↔ Worthing, off-peak2 × £30 · check£60
Day bus ticket, Stagecoach2 × £6 · check£12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£40
Trip total≈ £221 per person per day, bed included£442≈ US$600

2026 estimate in pounds; intercity rail and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Fish and chips£10–16 (≈ US$14–25)
Pub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
Pint of draught beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Bus single fare in town£2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
Taxi, town centre to Goring£10–15 (≈ US$14–20) (check)
Museum entryFree

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Worthing is a low-crime seaside town and safe to walk in the centre by day. The real risks are cold water and strong currents off the beach, unlit paths on the South Downs after dark, and late-night drinkers around the South Street strip: keep to lit streets and take a taxi back if you are staying outside the centre.
  • The sea is cold year-round and the beach is shingle in places: swimming is for strong swimmers only, and there are no lifeguards outside the summer season.
  • Seafront restaurants and attractions run shorter hours or close in winter; check before a special trip.
  • Parking near the seafront fills on sunny weekends; use the station car parks or come by train.
  • The South Downs weather changes fast: take a waterproof for any hill walk.

Emergency numbers

NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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Emergency

  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Worthing; the US embassy is in London, and most countries' missions are in London too.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Worthing → London Victoria, train: about 75 min, from about £15 (≈ US$20) off-peak advance (check)
  • Worthing → Brighton, train: about 20 min, about £6–8 (≈ US$8–11) (check)
  • Worthing → Gatwick Airport, train: about 45 min, about £12–16 (≈ US$16–25) (check)

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Worthing. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, wet, many seafront places shut) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for LGW: last Southern departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: pier and promenade, town centre, East Worthing, Goring and Highdown.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (pier, museum, Highdown Gardens, Cissbury Ring) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Weather and tide fixtures so seafront plans can go green.

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